Global Scans · Economy · Weekly Summary

DRIVER: The global economy still faces serious headwinds and political uncertainty potentially balanced by the enormous promise of technological advancements in many fields. Read on to get a solid handle on the opportunities and risks you and your organization may likely face and set your sails accordingly.

• [New] Though consumption is dropping, overall industry value rose to $543 billion in 2024 and is projected to climb to $806 billion by 2033, driven by premium pricing rather than volume. Zappi
• [New] Through 2025, securing generative AI will drive a more than 15% incremental spend on cybersecurity resources. UC Tech News
• [New] The journey to becoming a new member is not easy, because Indonesia must be able to take advantage of opportunities, overcome risks, and still face the dynamics of global politics and economics, which are full of uncertainty but offer new possibilities within the scope of BRICS. Valdai Club
• [New] Various innovation efforts at adjusting economic policy have been applied so that from 2025 onwards, there will be an overall increase of $635.77 billion. / Indonesia Valdai Club
• [New] Indonesia will therefore further expand its economic and diplomatic partners, gain access to alternative resources such as financing from BRICS' New Development Bank, and support a new world order that prioritises more balanced and sustainable multipolarity. Valdai Club
• [New] Indonesia currently has a better opportunity to obtain cooperation or transactions for certain commodities at more competitive prices, such as the potential purchase of Russian crude oil at more affordable prices due to the Western embargo, which could reduce the burden of national energy subsidies. Valdai Club
• [New] As developed markets mature, emerging economies like Bangladesh are becoming the new frontiers of opportunity. BIPO
• [New] Over the next five years, companies worldwide risk losing an estimated $5.2 trillion in value creation opportunities from the digital economy - almost the size of the economies of France, Italy and Spain combined - to cyber attacks. ReinsuranceNe.ws
• [New] Intense heatwaves, drought, floods, and storms are set to take a heavy toll on food production around the world, making climate change one of the greatest threats to global food security. Cosmos
• [New] The export of some part of military production would not harm the defence of Ukraine, arguing instead that it would increase the potential of the defence of Ukraine. Business Insider
• [New] Ukraine is at war, but industry says exports will unlock the kind of production it needs. Business Insider
• [New] By 2028, 40% of new enterprise production software will be created using vibe coding techniques and tools - a seismic shift that signals the dawn of a new era in software development. ETCIO
• [New] In 2025, global DAP production is expected to surpass 46 million tonnes, driven by technological and sustainable innovations. Farmonaut
• [New] Leveraging technology along with policy support and diaspora engagement, could transform India into a $500 billion tourism economy by 2035. Outlook India
• [New] On economic performance, Fitch projects real GDP growth to return to 1.7% in 2025, following two years of contraction due to oil production cuts, while inflation is expected to stay below 3% between 2025 and 2027. Kuwaittimes
• [New] Aqua farming is expected to supply nearly 60% of global fish consumption by 2025, promoting sustainable seafood sources. Farmonaut
• [New] Economically, international reports expect the size of the metaverse economy to reach 5 trillion dollars by 2030, with the emergence of new jobs and parallel digital markets. TESAA
• [New] A fourth hyperscale customer is buying XPUs at production scale with shipments ramping in 2026. Binary Verse AI
• [New] Fed rate cut expectations could boost equities but may have limited impact due to tech dominance and economic uncertainties. Ainvest
• Global economic conditions, geopolitical tensions, and monetary policy adjustments across major economies will continue influencing international trade pricing patterns. The Global Statistics
• The import export price index outlook for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026 suggests continued volatility across multiple commodity categories, with energy markets likely to remain the primary source of price fluctuations affecting overall trade price indices. The Global Statistics

Last updated: 09 September 2025